NashvilleThe essential accoutrements for a visit to Nashville, Tennessee, are rhinestoned denims, a Stetson hat, fringed boots and a guitar, for this is the home of country music. Nashville was put on the map as the nursery for America’s country idols in 1925 when its Ryman Auditorium became the recording venue for the “Grand Olemore Opry” radio talent show. The Opry is still going strong, now in its own theme park, and thousands come to holiday in Nashville for a musical feast par excellence.

Nashville - Chad. Date of travel: Mar 2008Nashville is the Hollywood of country music. I like this town and I like leaving. I was visiting a friend who was very negative on the city, so my view slid with his mood. They do have some cool music and I like the strange mix of glamor and country music. It's got a personality, and that was worth sitting with for a few days.